Core Planning Reasoning
The development is recommended for grant as it is consistent with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area, adhering to the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028; the extensions and upgraded wastewater infrastructure are deemed acceptable in terms of scale, design, and environmental impact.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extensions are acceptable in principle and will not adversely impact the visual or residential amenities of the area or adjacent properties due to existing topography and separation distances.
- Revised drainage proposals and soakaway locations are compliant with technical separation standards and successfully mitigate potential flood risks raised by the appellant.
- The installation of a new secondary wastewater treatment system and polishing filter represents an environmental gain over the existing septic tank infrastructure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028Map 1: Rural Area – strong urban influenceChapter 3: Core StrategyChapter 4: Sustainable HousingSection 9.6.4: Individual Private Wastewater Systems in Rural AreasObjective WW09Objective WW11Chapter 13: Heritage and ConservationChapter 9: Infrastructure StrategySection 9.11: Flood Risk and Surface Water ManagementObjective FRM06Objective FRM14Section 9.11.11: Surface Water ManagementObjective SWM07Chapter 10: Environmental ManagementSection 10.5.4: Protecting and Improving Water QualityObjective WQ15Volume 2: Development Management ManualSection 2.6: AmenitySection 3.4: Extensions to Dwelling HousesSection 8.2: WaterSection 8.3: WastewaterVolume 7: Landscape Character Assessment (Map 7.1)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves significant extensions (174.4 sq.m) to an existing 4-bedroom bungalow at Shelmaliere Commons, Barntown, Co. Wexford, alongside a new sewage treatment plant and upgraded surface water management. The 0.52-hectare site is located in a rural area with strong urban influence and features sloping topography. A third-party appeal by a neighbor centered on drainage concerns, alleging that proposed soakaways were incorrectly located on their property and posed a flood risk. The Ins...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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